Beautiful Camden Village Area Activities. Our Camden rental houses are located in the center of Camden, Maine village. It is just a short drive away from many central Maine activities and within walking distance of Camdens featured attractions. The harbor is just outside your door, with its fleet of windjammers and bustle of activity. Early risers wont want to miss the sun rising over Camden Harbor! Use this vacation activity list as your starting point to plan your Camden getaway. The links below will help you chart your exploration of central Maines many wonders. Scenic bicycling routes abound in and around Camden. We have mapped out various trips ranging from a 3-mile local Camden trip to 15, 20, 30, and 40-mile trips and more in the region. Maps include specific directions of where to turn, mileage along the way, landmarks and areas of special interest. Maps are available in the activities binder. Bicycle Rental is available from Maine Sport Outfitters (phone: 207.236.7120) located 1 1/2 miles south on Route 1. We have put together numerous area driving tours and day trips to wonderful destinations like. Acadia National Park. A pleasant two-hour drive north, the park contains over 120 miles of hiking trails, pristine lakes, picnic areas, campgrounds, breathtaking sea vistas, coastal shores and pebbled beaches. Other day trip attractions include Port Clyde, Pemaquid Point, Damariscotta, and Belfast. Lake Megunticook, located five minutes from town, offers great fresh-water fishing. Local guides will provide all of the necessary equipment and licensing. Call the Chamber of Commerce for information (phone: 207.236.4404). Goose River Golf Course. (phone: 207.236.8488) is located on Simonton Road on the Camden/Rockport line. Tee off for a leisurely 9-hole game and then kick back in the cozy clubhouse for a pick-me-up from the snack bar. Camden Hills State Park is less than 2 miles north on Route 1 and has an extensive trail system. Hiking maps are available at the houses with descriptions of the various trails (distances and time estimates). The Camden Hills State Park and the Georges Highland Path provide some of the most spectacular coastal mountain hiking in New England. Sweeping ocean vistas, rugged coastlines and breathtaking seascapes await and surprise the hiker at every bend. The trails are well marked and maintained, there are plenty of access points, and public parking is available at the trailheads. Kayak rentals, instruction and guided tours are all available in the Camden area. Few moments are as breath-taking as the rising sun over Camden harbor, and an early morning paddle, dodging the moored sailboats and windjammers, is the perfect way to take it all in. Whether you're looking for a sea kayak tour up Maine's scenic coast or a family tour of beautiful. the perfect tour is out there waiting for you. Contact Maine Sport Outfitters (phone: 207.236.7120) for further information. With its rocky shores and jagged coastline, its not surprising that Maine has more lighthouses and beacons than any other state its size. A scenic drive through Mid-Coast Maine from Camden, down the coast to Damiroscotta offers spectacular views of six unique lighthouses. A map to local lighthouses is available in the activities binder. Farnsworth Art Museum and the Wyeth Center. (207-596-6457). This wonderful museum features works by some of the great names in 18th and 19th-century art history like Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson and Fitz Hugh Lane. The Wyeth center showcases three generations of this first family of American art with a comprehensive collection of Maine-related artwork by N.C. Wyeth, his son Andrew Wyeth and Andrew's son, James Wyeth. The Farnsworth is located 10 minutes from Camden, in downtown Rockland. Penobscot Marine Museum. (207-548-2529). The museum complex is comprised of many buildings belonging to the original townscape, including a former sea captains home, regional watercraft collections, art exhibits, films, and much more. The museum is located in Searsport, about 40 minutes north of Camden. Owls Head Transportation Museum. (207-594-4418). Known internationally for it's collection of pioneer aircraft, historic automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles, carriages and engines. The museum is located 15 minutes south of Camden in Owls Head. Merryspring Horticultural Nature Park - (207-236-4885). This 66-acre park is located 5 minutes from downtown featuring cultivated gardens and preserves of Maine's native flowers, shrubs and trees. The parks varied landscapes, fields, gardens and arboretum are all connected by a network of trails. Enjoy an afternoon climbing outdoors in Camden Hills State Park with. Acadia Mountain Guides. Climb the famous Barret's Cove cliff across from Lake Megunticook. Gear will be supplied. Email: climb@acadiamountainguides.com. Phone: 888-232-9559 or 207-288-8186. Schooner Sail A trip to Camden just isnt complete without a day sail on one of the many windjammers in the Camden harbor. We highly recommend the Schooner Surprise for a 2-hour day trip out into Penobscot Bay. Captain Jack and Barbara offer wonderful hospitality on their 57-foot Schooner. With a maximum of 18 passengers (children over 12 years old only), the Surprise experience is very intimate allowing passengers to hoist sails and listen to some of Jack and Barbara's sailing adventures. They have some stories to tell! The Surprise sails from May to October and snacks are offered during the sail. Visit their web site: http://www.camdenmainesailing.com/. Sailboat Charter Interested in Chartering a 1939 Classic 46 foot sailing yacht for the day? Daily and weekly sailing adventures are available aboard the s/v Viva. Click here for. (207-236-3438) offers 10 trails from beginner to expert. It also has the only toboggan chute in the state of Maine which hosts the U.S. National toboggan championships. Night skiing, a tubing hill, group/private lessons, ski rentals, toboggan/tube rentals and snow board rentals are also available. Cross Country There are numerous ideal areas for cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the local area. Camden Hills State Park has cross country ski trails that extend for miles, winding through forests and up mountainsides. Tanglewood Camp is a short drive from town and has numerous groomed trails.

Camden Maine's Premiere Rental Houses. Contact Us 207.236.4259. Harbor Watch Cottage. Harbor Watch Cottage is situated on Atlantic Avenue (just down from the Camden public library), with panoramic views of Camden harbor from many of it's rooms. With four bedrooms, a sofa bed in the living room and two and a half bathrooms, the house can accommodate up to 10 people. The front garden, designed and cared for by Art Garden, has been featured in national magazines and a book on Maine gardens. The Cottage is surrounded by exterior decks. The bottom floor has a wide deck with patio furniture and a view out on the back yard and stream. The half circle deck on the upper level offers beautiful and the surrounding village. The is very secluded, surrounded by large trees and sunken below street level. A stream (Rock Brook) runs along the property making it an ideal spot for relaxing in a hammock or gathering for a family picnic. of the Harbor Watch Cottage consists of a living room (the blue and white check sofa is a pull out bed), dining room, kitchen, half bathroom and laundry room. The living room offers spacious seating at the front of the house and features a gas fireplace. The windows that run along the side of the house offer terrific views of the harbor and the deck on this level runs the length of the house and looks out on the lower gardens and stream. The dining room is bright and open to the kitchen featuring an antique table and hutch. The Kitchen has picturesque views out on the harbor and overlooks the back and side gardens. Kitchen amenities include a gas range, microwave oven and dishwasher. The two stools at the end of the counter make an ideal spot for informal dining. consists of two bedrooms, one bathroom and a den. The master bedroom has a queen bed, several sizeable closets and a spacious and bright bathroom with a shower. The rear bedroom has two twin sized beds and a large desktop-work area. The den, located off the master bedroom, has a spacious sitting area with a gas fireplace, a built in unit with cable television, VCR, a small refrigerator (perfect for chilling Champagne), and it's own balcony overlooking the harbor. there are 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The front bedroom has a queen bed and a sitting area with a small sofa, comfortable chairs and an armoire with cable television and a VCR. The rear bedroom also features a queen bed and a small sitting area. The bathroom on this floor is located between the two bedrooms and features a combination bathtub and shower. There is also access to the lower deck from this level which leads down to the backyard and stream. A full of Harbor Watch Cottage is also available online. directions to Harbor Watch Cottage online. Use our online form to request a reservation at Harbor Watch Cottage. Panoramic Views of Camden Harbor. Send Inquiries to: 41 Elm Street, Camden, Maine 04843 phone: 207.236.4259 email: rental@harborwatchcottage.com. © CamdenCottage.com and HarborWatchCottage.com. All Rights Reserved.

Camden Cottage is located steps away from the shops and restaurants in downtown Camden village. Across the street is the Camden Public Library and the beautiful Harbor Park. This is an ideal location for a relaxing family retreat in the heart of Camden village. panoramic views of Camden harbor from many of its rooms, this house can accommodate up to 10 people with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The Master bedroom is located on the main floor with a queen bed and cable television. The spacious master bathroom has a tiled shower and marble vanity, along with a large walk in closet. The are on the second floor and share two bathrooms; one with a shower and the other with a tub/shower combination. Three of the bedrooms on the second floor have queen sized beds while the fourth room has two twin beds and cable television. The front of the house hosts two parlors with beautiful views overlooking the Library Park and Camden harbor. The is a great place to relax and read the morning newspaper, while the casual parlor (family room) has a cable television and VCR with plenty of seating. Two decks on the front of the house offer an ideal place to sit and enjoy the view of the harbor while people watching. back yard and gardens at Camden Cottage are a great place for family gatherings or relaxing with a good book. The patio has a large table with chairs and a BBQ grill, while the back yard and garden area has Adirondack chairs and benches. The large backyard is beautifully landscaped and fenced on four sides for privacy. of Camden harbor from the formal parlor, family room, front decks, sitting room and two of the bedrooms directions to Camden Cottage form to request a reservation at Camden Cottage.